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Motherwell pupils recognised at Scotland’s largest youth philanthropy event

The YPI National Event 2026, held at Perth Concert Hall, brought together more than 1,100 young people, educators, third-sector leaders, charities, and funding partners.

11 June 2026
Daily Record

Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP backs UK Government’s Steel Strategy

The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill, that would give the UK Government the authority to nationalise steel companies, when necessary, is currently moving through Parliament.

11 June 2026
Daily Record

Motherwell and Wishaw MSP praises community spirit at care home

The celebration formed part of Morningside Care Home’s ongoing efforts to strengthen connections between residents and the wider community while recognising the important role older people play in loc

10 June 2026
Daily Record

Wishaw hospital staff arrange heartfelt wedding for terminally ill patient

Colleagues from the Coronary Care Unit and Medical High Dependency Unit arranged the special ceremony for Maggie Leaker, who married her partner of 26 years, Stephen Langford, both from Motherwell, in

9 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Terminally ill Motherwell mum has 'wish come true' in beautiful hospital wedding

Family members said the nurses were 'angels' after they organised a ceremony for Maggie Leaker and her partner Stephen Langford, who have been together for 26 years.

9 June 2026
Daily Record

Motherwell woman kicked police officer in groin outside Newcastle hotel

Frances Hoey was separated from friends and sitting on the ground outside the Leonardo Hotel in Newcastle city centre, armed with a half-empty bottle of gin, when the cops showed up.

9 June 2026
Daily Record

Ex Scotland star Stephen backs appeal to kids in Haiti ahead of World Cup clash

Motherwell right-back Stephen O'Donnell is backing the appeal from Mary's Meals.

8 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Drunk Motherwell postwoman kicked cop in groin as he tried to search her outside Newcastle hotel

Mum-of-three Frances Hoey had been drinking at a music event and lashed out at a police officer trying to search her for drugs.

8 June 2026
Daily Record

Royal Bank of Scotland announces closure of Motherwell branch

Customers who previously banked at the Motherwell branch will be able to access face to face banking services at the nearby RBS Hamilton branch.

5 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Teens fracture man's skull with 'plank of wood' in Motherwell town centre attack

The pair, aged 17, admitted assaulting their male victim, then aged 52, to his severe injury on September 24, 2024.

3 June 2026
Daily Record

Troubled teenagers fracture man's skull in Motherwell town centre attack

They admitted assaulting their male victim, then aged 52, to his severe injury on September 24, 2024.

2 June 2026
Daily Record

Developer seeks to renew expired planning permission to convert offices in Motherwell

North Lanarkshire Council has received an application from agents Tragere Ltd whose client wishes to change the designated use of a building in Merry Street to allow the adaptation to residential acco

1 June 2026
Daily Record

Motherwell man dodges jail after torching car

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the Ford Focus belonged to Ross Findlay and his partner.

1 June 2026
Daily Record

Police make urgent appeal to trace man reported missing from Motherwell

Josh Smith, 20, was last seen at an address in Blackmoor Place, Motherwell, at around 2pm on Wednesday, May 27.

28 May 2026
Glasgow Live

Urgent search for missing Motherwell man as concern grows following phone call

The 20-year-old is understood to have been contacted by phone in the early hours of Thursday, but has not been heard from since.

28 May 2026
Daily Record

Motherwell & Wishaw MSP calls for greater awareness of water safety

Water safety organisations continue to stress that pool-based swimming skills alone do not fully prepare people for open water environments, where conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly.

28 May 2026
Daily Record

Motherwell church put up for sale at bargain price

Crosshill Church and Hall, in Windmillhill Street, has been put on the market by the Church of Scotland with offers over £185,000 set to be considered.

27 May 2026
Daily Record

Duo charged after drugs worth £800,000 recovered in Motherwell

Officers executed intelligence-led search warrants at two properties in the Marmion Crescent area, on Tuesday, May 26.

27 May 2026
Glasgow Live

£800k 'drug haul' found in Motherwell on 'intelligence-led search warrants'

Two men, aged 54 and 58, are due in court after alleged heroin and cocaine quantities were recovered.

27 May 2026
Daily Record

Motherwell bowler gets funding boost ahead of Commonwealth Games

Motherwell BC’s Caroline Brown is among those to receive funding from sportscotland.

26 May 2026

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